Quote Originally Posted by Clive S View Post
Ok it is not lamp wire it is CY cable the smaller size is easier to connect into some of the small plugs and cable trays.
I see the chart you put up that is for domestic wiring and I agree with that.

The 1.5Kw is spread over the three cables as well.

But it is your opinion but not mine. I do use 1.5mm generally.
I call it lamp wire because the conductor is as thin as it is for lamps. The fact that it is shielded is a different matter. I chose 1.5mm2 for the power and 0.75mm2 for the control and low voltage wires. Admittedly, it was not that easy to fit the 1.5mm2 into the plug, but it is just a one time work, so once it is done in one end, everything is much better and easier. Crimping is simple and no bother at all. If the wires are too thin crimping cables shoes becomes insecure and problematic.